The Wolcott Police Department is currently accepting applications from POSTC certified police officers for the position of Police Officer. Starting salary $57,900 annually, with ending range of $67,059 annually after 3 years.  Candidates will be required to successfully complete a written exam, Coopers Test, oral interview, background investigation, polygraph, psychological, and physical examinations.  Candidates must have at least 2 years experience as a Police Officer. A copy of applicant’s current POST certification must accompany the application.  Applications can be obtained by visiting the Wolcott Police Department’s Record Division, located at 225 Nichols Rd., Wolcott Ct. 06716, Monday – Friday, 7:00am to 3:00pm. A check for the application fee of $25.00 will be collected upon submission of application. All applications must be returned no later than 3:00pm, Monday, January 30th 2012.

The Town of Plainville is accepting applications for entry level Police Officer position. The Plainville Human Resources Office will conduct a written test on February 11, 2012, at 9 a.m. at the Plainville Fire Department located at 77 West Main Street, Plainville, Connecticut.  On the day of the testing a photo ID is required. Please make note of the test date and time as no additional notice will be issued. An applicant will be required to obtain a valid agility CHIPS CARD prior to oral board testing.  For Chips information please call 1-203-235-5865. A High School Diploma or GED is required. Applicants must be 21 years old to attend the Municipal Police Academy. Applications are available at the Plainville Police Department, 19 Neal Court; or Town Managers Office, One Central Square, Plainville; or on the Town's website at www.plainvillect.com. The starting salary for Police Officer is $51,300 with an ending range of $67,590 after three years.

Application fee of $40.00 must be paid at the time your application is submitted.

FULL OR PART TIME - The Town of Essex is establishing a list of Connecticut P.O.S.T. certified or equivalent Police Officers for a full or part time vacancy.  Current starting pay for Police Officers is $25.28 an hour.   The Essex Police work is under the direct supervision of the Connecticut State Police Resident Trooper Program. The testing process includes but is not limited to a written exam, physical agility test, oral interview, thorough background investigation, polygraph, psychological, drug screening and physical exam.  Interested applicants should submit a completed application and resume by February 10, 2012 by 4 p.m. and send to:  Selectmen’s Office, Essex Town Hall, 29 West Avenue, Essex, CT 06426. Applications and complete job descriptions are available on the town web site at www.essexct.gov/jobs.html or upon request from the Selectmen’s office Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  THE TOWN OF ESSEX IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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The City of Shelton is conducting a test for the position of police officer. The complete application can picked up at Shelton City Hall or obtained online at www.sheltonpolice.net. Applications must be completed and returned to The Human Resources Office at Shelton City Hall, located at 54 Hill Street room 206 2nd floor, by 5:00pm on Friday February 24, 2012. A copy of a valid CHIP certification (front and back) must accompany the application package and still be valid at the time of the written exam. A $50.00 application fee must be included as well. A certified bank check or money order only made payable to The City of Shelton. Starting Salary $52,540 + benefits

The Town of East Haven is currently seeking qualified applicants to participate in the Civil Service Examinations for the position of Police Officers.  Qualified applicants must possess valid Driver’s License from the State of Connecticut, High School Diploma or GED, be 21 years of age and a U.S. Citizen.  Officers bilingual in Spanish are encouraged to apply.  Salary is $50,382 per year and the town offers an excellent benefit package.  P.O.S.T. certified officers are encouraged to apply.  Deadline:  February 29, 2012.  Applications to participate in the examination are available from the Office of the Mayor or The Civil Service Office, 250 Main Street, East Haven, CT 06512 and online at www.townofeasthavenct.org.  The Town of East Haven is committed to building a workforce of diverse individuals.  Minorities, Females, Handicapped and Veterans are encouraged to apply.  

State Capitol Police Officers patrol a seventeen acre campus in Downtown Hartford that includes the State Capitol and Legislative Office Buildings, garages and supporting State offices.   We work in partnership with the City of Hartford and the State Police Departments. Applications are accepted only during posted job opening application periods in order to vacancies.   Police Officer Salary Range:  $42,028 to $70,839. Salary one year from date of hire with successful completion of Connecticut Police Academy:  $46,862 to $48,502.  Salary range for POST certified police officers: $48,332 to $57,403 based on experience.  The State Capitol Police Department's testing process includes but is not limited to: Written Test, Physical Agility Test, Oral Board, Chief's Interview, Background Investigation, Drug Screening Test, Polygraph Examination, Psychological Examination, and Medical Examination.   Applications are available to be filled out during posted openings on-line at www.policeapp.com .  Additional information can be found on our department’s web site at www.cga.ct.gov/cop .

The City of Bristol is accepting applications for Connecticut Certified Police Officer testing to establish a lateral certification eligibility list for filling vacancies.  Testing includes:  CHIP physical ability assessment meeting 50th percentile, written, oral, background investigation, psychological, polygraph & physical exam.  Salary Range: $52,754 - $64,179 per year.  FOLLOW LINK FOR COMPLETE DETAILS AND APPLICATION PROCESS.

The Town of Cheshire is currently accepting applications from POSTC certified police officers, for the position of Police Officer. Candidates will be required to successfully complete a written exam, oral interview, thorough background investigation, polygraph, psychological, and physical exam. Candidates must also have at least 2 years experience working as a Police Officer. A copy of the applicant’s current POST certification must accompany the application along with a resume.  Applications can be obtained online by visiting the Personnel Department link at www.cheshirect.org or at the Cheshire Police Department, located at 500 Highland Ave, Cheshire Ct. 06410.

Comprehensive benefit package, including 20 year retirement with a salary ranges from $48,204-$64,985 for patrol officers. Educational incentives are available. 

The City of Meriden announces an open recruitment seeking POST Certified Officers for the position of Police Officer.  Candidates will be required to successfully complete a written examination, drug screening, physical ability test, thorough background investigation, polygraph, psychological, oral interview and physical examination.  A copy of current POST certification must accompany application, as well as a valid, current CHIP certification card.  Application must be obtained at and returned to: Personnel Department, City of Meriden , 142 East Main Street , Meriden, CT 06450  (203-630-4038).  Salary $57,283 - $62,857, educational incentives available.  EOE/M/F.

The Putnam Police Department is conducting on-going recruitment for Entry-Level & Certified Lateral Transfer Police Officers to fill current and future vacancies. Salary range is $45,364 to $62,004.   Entry level applicants must be at least 21 years of age and possess a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver’s license. Entry level candidates should contact the Law Enforcement Council of Connecticut at www.lawenforcementcouncil.org  to obtain a schedule of written examination dates. The results will be submitted to the Putnam Police Department which will then contact candidates. Lateral transfer applicants must be a POSTC certified officer or a Lateral Entry (out-of-state) police officer meeting POSTC requirements, with a minimum of two years full-time experience. Those POSTC certified candidates should submit a letter of interest, resume, and a photocopy of your POSTC certification card to: Chief Ricky L. Hayes, Putnam Police Department, 189 Church Street, Putnam, CT 06260. All candidates must pass a physical agility test, oral exam, psychological, polygraph, drug screening, and comprehensive background investigation to qualify.  To view the Putnam Police Department web page please go to www.putnampolice.com   If you have questions, contact: Chief Ricky L. Hayes at 860-928-6565 or email rick.hayes@putnampolice.com  EOE

The Yale University Police Department is currently accepting applications for the position of entry level police officer as part of an on-going open recruitment campaign.  Applicants must meet the minimum requirements set forth by the Police Officer Standards and Training Council.  Applications are available at Police Headquarters in the Rose Center located at 101 Ashmun Street, New Haven , Connecticut Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  To download application material, view details regarding benefits and get information on the application process go to www.yale.edu/police or call Recruiting at 203-432-4427.